Wesley on Grand

Nursing Home · Des Moines, IA

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number165487

Contact & location

3520 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
Polk County
Phone
(515) 271-6500
ZIP code
50312 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
80
Residents per day
77.8 (97% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Wesley Retirement Services INC
Chain
Wesleylife (10 facilities, avg 3.8★)
Medicare certified since
May 1, 2003
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.94 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.67 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.71 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.56 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.75 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
44.7 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
55.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 12, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
4 health · 13 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-06-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-27
2023-04-20 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-19
2023-04-20 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-19
2023-04-20 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
F0807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-19

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Wesley Retirement Services INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Albertson, Kermit (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gilroy, Abbey (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hoeksema, Nicole (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lagree, Roger (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Rasmussen, Chad (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ruch, Robert (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Stout, David (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Christina (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Watson, Susan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kretzinger, Robert (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Buskohl, Damon (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Simpson, Janet (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wesley Retirement Services INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wesleylife (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kretzinger, Robert (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Wesley on Grand?

Wesley on Grand has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.

How many beds does Wesley on Grand have?

It has 80 certified beds and cares for about 78 residents per day.

Has Wesley on Grand been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Wesley on Grand?

It is part of Wesleylife and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Wesley on Grand?

(515) 271-6500. The facility is located at 3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.